The salary statistics and trend of plant and system operators in the industry of utility system construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare plant and system operator salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,780 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $36,020 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,050 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $58,300 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $76,140 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for plant and system operators in the industry of utility system construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) plant and system operators is $76,140. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,050. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent plant and system operators is $28,780.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plant and system operators in the industry of Utility System Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $46,050 | 1.26% | 17.87% |
| 2016 | $45,470 | 0.68% | - |
| 2015 | $45,160 | 6.95% | - |
| 2014 | $42,020 | -2.97% | - |
| 2013 | $43,270 | 12.60% | - |
| 2012 | $37,820 | - | - |
The average salaries of plant and system operators in 14 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of plant and system operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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